Ahmed Eleiba reports on how Hamas has painted itself into a corner
The Giulio Regeni case continues to shine a light on the state of human rights in Egypt, reports Doaa El-Bey
The justice minister has been dismissed after making a comment considered by many to have been blasphemous, reports Ahmed Hamdi
Parliamentary battle lines are being drawn, with four coalitions of MPs likely to emerge, writes Gamal Essam El-Din
The reception of Saadeddin Ibrahim’s initiative for reconciliation with the banned Muslim Brotherhood reveals that times are changing, writes Amira Howeidy
At home and abroad, the Muslim Brotherhood is on the verge of collapse, writes Amany Maged
Libya’s national-accord government is still awaiting a vote of confidence from the Tobruk House of Representatives, writes Kamel Abdallah
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement this week has given rise to a wave of speculation, writes Camelia Entekhabifard in Geneva
As Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada Al-Sadr ratchets up the rhetoric, a face-off between Iraq’s Shia ruling cliques is looming large, writes Salah Nasrawi
Saadeddin Ibrahim’s recent initiative on reconciliation with the Muslim Brotherhood is a good example of how personal projects should not ignore popular sentiment, writes Ahmed Youssef Ahmed
Doctors protested in front of their syndicate’s headquarters against police brutality, reports Reem Leila
The government will legalise the status of car services Uber and Careem, reports Reem Leila
The unprecedented joint military manoeuvres in Saudi Arabia belie the dangers that strategic planners say threaten Arab national security. One of those not addressed is intra-coalition disunity, writes Abdel-Moneim Said
What were the true objectives behind Saudi Arabia’s recently concluded North Thunder military exercises, asks Emad Awwad
This week’s sudden devaluation of the Egyptian pound signals a new way of managing the exchange rate, reports Niveen Wahish
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The assignment of the post of Arab League chief to Egypt’s former foreign minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit highlights changes in Egyptian-Saudi relations, reports Dina Ezzat
A new plan to resolve Lebanon’s garbage crisis may have a chance of success, despite facing obstacles, because it mirrors the sectarian system that is in part responsible for the crisis, writes Hassan Al-Qishawy in Beirut
Preparations are underway for Yemeni-Saudi talks as a step towards ending the war in Yemen, writes Ahmed Eleiba
Criticism of the Erdogan regime is growing after Sunday’s terror attack in Ankara, writes Sayed Abdel-Meguid
With the seizure of Turkey’s bestselling newspaper Zaman, Turkish democracy is falling victim to the success of the Erdogan revolution, writes Alev Yaman
As the Geneva Conference on Syria resumed this week, the sudden Russian decision to withdraw its troops has radically changed calculations on the country’s future, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus
The city of Taiz, long occupied by Houthi rebel forces, was liberated by Yemeni government forces this week, writes Ahmed Eleiba
The announcement by Angola’s José Eduardo dos Santos that he will retire from politics in 2018 raises questions about the oil-rich country’s future, writes Haytham Nuri
Three Egyptian teams won their African club openers while the best had to settle for a draw, Abeer Anwar reports
Gamal Nkrumah explores human communication through the life of a young man with a speech impediment
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The Plan B episode shows another moment of failed US policy-making on the Syrian crisis, revealing the now-familiar pattern of deep divisions, writes Gareth Porter
There is a deficit in how Arab media treats, and perhaps understands, civil society, which directly impacts the capacity of civil society to play an effective role, writes Awatef Abdel-Rahman
Calling Donald Trump, a contender for the US presidency, a fascist is vindicated by the definition of the term, writes Yassin El-Ayouty
The revival of Iran’s reform movement is part of a Tehran backlash against the eight years of humiliation suffered under former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, writes Shahir Shahidsaless
A new book provides answers to the challenges of Egypt’s economic development, writes Sayed Moawad
Traditionally, variations between Bedouin tribes have been ignored in policymaking, to the detriment of an integrated approach to security and development, writes Ahmed Shams
Arab states will not be able to establish effective institutions at the regional level until they first succeed in building democratic institutions at the local and national levels, writes Hassan Nafaa
Not for the first time, The New York Times appears uncomfortable when ugly facts appear about how Israelis think, writes James Zogby
Despite recent tensions, the Cairo-Riyadh alliance remains a lynchpin of the Arab regional order, writes Hussein Haridy
Nehad Selaiha marvels at how art can transform the bleakest of visions into exhilarating, empowering experiences
Bollywood is setting sail for the skies, flying off to ever more exotic destinations, so why does Egypt not attract the Indian directors even though Indian cinema has a huge following in Egypt, asks Gamal Nkrumah
Erminia Kamel tells Ati Metwaly about the Cairo Opera Ballet Company’s rising international profile
Mohamed El Mansi Kandil, Black Battalion, Dar El-Sherouk, 2015, reviewed by Nazek Fahmy
A recently discovered 4,500-year-old non-royal boat in the Abusir necropolis is shedding new light on watercraft construction in ancient Egypt, reports Nevine El-Aref
A cache of important Egyptian heritage documents has been discovered in the Cairo district of Abbasiya
The history of belly dancing in Egypt is a bittersweet tale of grace, centuries-old choreography, creative improvisation and some prejudice, writes Gamal Nkrumah
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Saudi Arabia has retained its share of the world oil market and will undoubtedly play a commanding role in global deals for decades to come, writes Michael Klare
Nora Koloyan-Keuhnelian remembers Al-Ahram Weekly’s founder in the company of his wife
Peter Oborne speaks to residents of government-held areas in Aleppo about their fight against the Islamic State group and the wider conflict in Syria
In order for the government to stay popular, it needs better communication with the public, says Youssef Wardani
Ethiopia’s decision to grant itself the right to control the waters of the Nile through construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is against all international conventions and is a legitimate concern for Egypt, writes Nader Noureddin
Countries in Africa and the Arab region need to better implement international conventions on the control of environmental pollutants, writes Mahmoud Bakr
A visit to the Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam combines dreamlike experiences, sports, and entertainment, writes Doaa Khalifa
Ahmed Amer describes a 1,400km road trip from Cairo to the Libyan city of Benghazi, “the capital of the terrorist groups”, where mortars continue to claim the lives of civilians
This month’s Alexandria International Song Festival reminds audiences of the long and distinguished history of Arab song, writes Samir Sobhi
On president Gamal Abdel-Nasser’s 45th death anniversary, Samir Sobhi explores the memories of Salah Al-Shahed, master of ceremonies for both King Farouk and Nasser
There are more than one million square km of land in Egypt, but investors are suffering from a shortage of land for new projects, writes Hayat Hussein
With one in five marriages now ending in divorce, is Egypt facing a crisis of married life, asks Walaa Gebba
The Muslim Brotherhood always saw Europe as a launching pad for overthrowing Arab regimes, but attempts to Islamicise Europe-based Muslims have failed, writes Tarek Dahroug
Although Egypt ranks low in almost all global reports on happiness and life satisfaction, Gihan Shahine finds there may be another side to the coin
The US remains committed to creating another Iraqi army in an American mould, writes Nick Turse
Too little attention has been given to vocational education in Egypt, long marginalised in favour of academic studies, writes Farah El-Akkad
The new wave of anti-Muslim hatred that is spreading across the Western world could lead to the burning of bridges between the West and the Islamic world, writes Salah Nasrawi
It may be bombed, spied on and infiltrated on a daily basis, but the Islamic State group has managed to survive, thanks to the help it receives even from its sworn enemies, says Bassel Oudat
Despite government efforts to combat human trafficking, it remains a significant problem in Egypt, writes Gihan Shahine
Refuse produced by Egyptian households and businesses has been piling up for years, causing eyesores and posing health hazards, writes Farah Al-Akkad
What is the recipe for a happy and fulfilling relationship, asks Sarah Eissa
Farah El-Akkad samples a slice of Alexandria’s heritage